We are proud to introduce three exceptional Croatian coaches who will be joining Dino Basketball Camp 2026!
This summer, Dino Basketball Camp welcomes three seasoned coaches from Croatia — each bringing a unique background, deep basketball knowledge, and a genuine passion for developing young talent. Together, they form a powerful Croatian coaching bloc that will elevate the entire camp experience.
Andrej Štimac
Croatian Coach 🇭🇷
Former Head Coach of Groningen (Netherlands)
Head Coach, Champion & Cup Winner with Geneve Lions (Switzerland)
15 years of professional playing experience — Euroleague & Eurocup
Specialist in player development and building winning team cultures
Eugen Tončinić
Croatian Coach 🇭🇷
Legendary coach — runs his own basketball club
Always competing on the biggest stages in Croatian youth basketball
Decades of experience in player development and mentoring
One of the most respected basketball educators in Croatia
Siniša Štemberger
Croatian Coach 🇭🇷
ABA League Legend — Top 10 all-time scorer
2nd all-time in 3-point makes in the ABA League
Coach at Dino Basketball Camp 2025 — returning for 2026!
Currently Assistant Coach at Kvarner, Rijeka
Coach profiles
Andrej Štimac
Andrej Štimac is a highly accomplished coach and former professional player who brings an impressive international pedigree to Dino Basketball Camp. With 15 years of elite playing experience — including stints in the Euroleague and Eurocup — Andrej understands the game at the highest level and knows exactly what it takes to develop players capable of reaching those stages.
Head Coach — Groningen (Netherlands)
Served as Head Coach of Groningen basketball club, gaining invaluable experience leading a professional European program.
Head Coach, Champion & Cup Winner — Geneve Lions (Switzerland)
Led Geneve Lions to championship and Cup glory in Switzerland, demonstrating his ability to build and lead winning teams at the highest level.
15 Years of Elite Playing Experience
Competed at the highest levels of European basketball in the Euroleague and Eurocup, bringing a player's perspective and championship mentality to his coaching.
Eugen Tončinić
Eugen Tončinić is a true legend of Croatian youth basketball. Known as the biggest basketball enthusiast in the business, Eugen has built his own basketball club from the ground up and consistently brought it to the biggest stages in Croatian youth competition — a testament to his coaching genius and relentless dedication to the sport.
Founder & Head Coach of His Own Club
Built and runs one of Croatia's most competitive youth basketball clubs, competing regularly at the highest levels of Croatian youth basketball.
Decades of Player Development & Mentoring
With decades of experience developing young players, Eugen has a unique ability to identify raw talent and transform it into polished, high-performing athletes.
Most Respected Basketball Educator in Croatia
Widely regarded as one of Croatia's most respected coaches, Eugen is known for his deep knowledge of the game and his unmatched passion for teaching it.
Siniša Štemberger
Siniša Štemberger is an ABA League legend who needs no introduction in the world of Adriatic basketball. A prolific scorer and sharpshooter, Siniša ranks in the Top 10 all-time scorers in ABA League history and holds the record as the second-highest 3-point shooter of all time in the competition — an extraordinary achievement that speaks to decades of elite-level play.
ABA League Legend — Top 10 All-Time Scorer
One of the most prolific scorers in ABA League history, Siniša's playing career set a standard of excellence that few have matched.
2nd All-Time in ABA League 3-Point Makes
A legendary shooter whose range, technique, and consistency place him among the greatest three-point threats in ABA League history.
Assistant Coach — Kvarner, Rijeka
Currently applying his elite-level knowledge as Assistant Coach for Kvarner in Rijeka, transitioning his legendary playing career into shaping the next generation.
Returning Coach from 2025
Having already made a major impression at Dino Basketball Camp 2025, Siniša returns in 2026 bringing continuity and an even deeper connection with the camp program.
What this means for campers
International & Croatian expertise
Train on Croatian soil with coaches who know it best. Our Croatian coaches bring home-court advantage, local knowledge, and a lifetime of experience playing and coaching in some of Europe's most competitive leagues.
Learn from true legends
Learn shooting from an ABA League shooting legend, team-building from a championship-winning coach, and player development from one of Croatia's most respected basketball educators — all in one camp.
World-class combined coaching staff
Together with our Icelandic coaching staff, these three Croatian coaches create the most comprehensive and experienced coaching team Dino Basketball Camp has ever assembled.
Decades of youth development
Every one of our Croatian coaches has dedicated their career to developing young players. Their collective experience spans hundreds of players and countless championships — all brought to Rab for your benefit.
The most complete coaching staff yet
With Andrej Štimac, Eugen Tončinić, and Siniša Štemberger joining our already outstanding Icelandic coaching team, Dino Basketball Camp 2026 is set to be the most impactful camp we've ever run. Secure your spot today.